A handful of freshly picked asparagus spears is one of the tell-tale signs of spring. While these perennials won’t produce a ...

Strategically placing water-filled containers around the growing space slowly releases moisture into the air, providing ...

Intercropping creates a living web of soil-building and nutrient-exchange underground. When legumes fix nitrogen, root ...

When you think of improving the soil, you may imagine planting cover crops or utilizing minimal tillage systems that allow ...

Based in Houston, Texas, I moved in 2006 to attend the University of North Texas, where I earned my Bachelor’s in English Literature and Master’s in Applied Anthropology. It was during my time at ...

In his new book, Dan Saladino examines the ways in which multiple food species are going extinct and what can be done to prevent further loss. With ships stuck off the California coast, the USDA plans ...

Since nitrous oxide is emitted into the air when there is excess nitrogen in the ground, keeping plants growing year-round ...

The European corn borer is one of the most prevalent pests across the world. It feeds on multiple species of plants, with corn being the most prominent. Today, this pest is making its way back into ...

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...